Slow Down. Save Lives. A Message from Highway Roadworkers.
On March 22, 2023, a horrific accident took place in a construction work zone in Baltimore, Maryland. This crash claimed the lives of six roadworkers. Concurrent with the release of
Resource Type: Safety
Heat Illness Prevention Reminder
Oregon OSHA encourages all employers to refresh their knowledge of workplace safety and health rules designed to protect workers from the dangers of high heat. This is especially important as
US Department of Labor Announces National Emphasis Program to Reduce, Prevent Workplace Falls
On May 1, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun a National Emphasis Program to prevent falls, the leading cause of fatal
Six Oregon High Schools Win Prizes in Media Contest to Promote Young Worker Safety
Parkrose, Klamath Union, Wilsonville, West Linn, Lincoln, Henley take top spots Teams of students at Parkrose, Klamath Union, Wilsonville, West Linn, Lincoln, and Henley high schools have earned top prizes
Oregon Employers, Workers Invited to Take a “Safety Break” May 10
It’s a day to recognize employer and worker successes in cultivating safe and healthy jobsites. It’s a day to engage in direct conversations – including employee feedback – about what’s
Emergency Action Plans
Andrew Johnson, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant Workplace emergencies can happen on any jobsite, and may have the potential for severe injury to workers and even extreme property damages.
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Issues New Statement on Vaccine Mandate
UPDATE: On October 19, 2022 The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force has announced that OMB has issued new guidance. In the new guidance, OMB states that agencies should not, at this time, take
Three Steps to Jobsite Fire Safety
By Andrew Johnson, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant Contractors are responsible for developing fire prevention and fire protection programs on their job sites. While fires on construction sites are
AGCA Launches New Effort to Combat High Suicide Rates & Improve Mental Health Among the the Industry’s Workers
Associated General Contractors of America to Release Series of Mental Health PSAs, Host Quarterly Mental Health Forums and Assemble Resources for Firms to Use with their Workers The Associated General
SAIF Declares $75 Million Dividend
[September 14, 2022] The SAIF board of directors has declared a $75 million dividend for its policyholders. SAIF determines whether a policyholder dividend is appropriate based on capital levels, claim